Do: take time to mull over your needs

Obviously stalking your ex on Facebook is an unhealthy move, but psychiatrist Marlynn Wei recommends taking time and thinking carefully about your motivations and needs before pouncing on the 'un-follow' tab.

"Maybe you’re afraid that your ex will unfriend or unfollow you first, so you decide you need to react preemptively," she says. "Or perhaps you are frustrated that your ex isn’t answering your texts or emails anymore, and you want to show your ex you're angry.

"It can be more effective to be direct in expressing your emotions in a conversation with your ex instead. Using unfriending/unfollowing as a way to signal being upset or angry can lead to more waiting and more frustration if you feel like they don’t get your point."

This decision can only be made with a bit of perspective, she argues:

"In the aftermath of a breakup, it can be difficult to figure out exactly what you need. By letting yourself figure it out over time without self-judgment, you can be back on the path towards personal growth and groundedness - whether or not your ex stays in your Twitter feed or not."

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